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Platen Family History

Platen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Plate, Plater, Platek, Flaten, Platten, Slaten, Plaster, Platz, Place

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Where is the Platen family from?

You can see how Platen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Platen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Platen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Platen family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Platen's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Platen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Platen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Platen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Platen. 50% of Platen men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%

What Platen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 803 census records available for the last name Platen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Platen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 393 immigration records available for the last name Platen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Platen. For the veterans among your Platen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Platen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Platen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Platen in 1973 was 66, and 89 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Platen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Platen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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